Hillbillys got nothin' on Mr. Coffey

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Hillbillys got nothin' on Mr. Coffey

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StillCooker wrote:A column still, also called a continuous still, patent still or Coffey still, is a variety of still consisting of two columns invented in 1826 by Robert Stein, a Clackmannanshire distiller and first used at the Cameron Bridge Grain Distillery. The design was enhanced and patented in 1831 by an Irishman, Aeneas Coffey.
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You find the damnedest pictures on the weirdest websites. I just couldn't resist the image of that column, presumably used for making commercial quantities of GNS.
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It's pretty...I wouldn't want to try and run it.

Well maybe once.
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I would love a shot at running that beauty.
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I might need to run a few batches to really get the hang of how it works. Guess I'd better bring some extra bottles. :)
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skow69 wrote:You find the damnedest pictures on the weirdest websites.
Too right!

patent/Coffey stills are a different beast. Not the only continuous stills around, but seem to be the most widely known.

Thats a picture of a Holstien still kitted up for vodka and brandy making. Nothing like a "column" that is either "patented" or improved on by Mr "Coffey"

As for Mr Hillbilly, well momma said if you cant say anything nice, say nothing
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